Study: Popcorn may help prevent cancer

By ABC7
New research out of the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania shows popcorn could actually help prevent cancer.

The team of scientists found that popcorn has very large levels of antioxidants called polyphenols, which have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer and other diseases.

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